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FEBRUARY 26, 2025
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LXI • NO 10
Families invited to a Night of Champions BY ANN MEAD ASH
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Arizona Cardinals kicker Chad Ryland will speak at the Fellowship of Christian Athletes’ Night of Champions.
hen Diana Roth, Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FC A) area representative for EL ANCO, wanted a way to honor the students she works with at Garden Spot, Cocalico, and Lancaster Mennonite high schools and to commemorate the eight years of FCA in ELANCO, she thought about holding a family-oriented event. “It will be a celebration recognizing student-athletes and student leaders,” said Roth of the first event she is calling Night of Champions. Night of Champions will be held at Christian Fellowship Church, 758 Spruce Road, New Holland, on Thursday, March 6, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The special guest speaker for the event will be Chad Ryland, National Football League kicker for the Arizona Cardinals. There is no charge to attend, and dessert and coffee will be served.
A crop for a cause According to Denise Crissup, crafting retreats are to some women what a tr ip to deer camp is for some men. “This is like a day version of (enjoying that kind of camaraderie),” said Crissup with a chuckle. Crissup, along w ith Michelle S tein brecher and Juliana Sauder, is organizing the first fundraising crop to benefit the Bowmansville Fire Company (BFC). The BFC fundraiser crop, which will offer a total of 24 hours of crafting, will be held over two days - Friday, March 28, and The first Bowmansville Fire Company fundraiser crop will be held in See BFC pg 7 March.
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“It will be a celebration recognizing student-athletes and student leaders.” all-county place kicker. Ryland attended the University of Michigan and later transferred to the University of Maryland, where, Roth said, he became involved in FCA. Ryland played for the New England Patriots in 2023 and 2024 before being signed by the Cardinals. Roth first heard Ryland’s story at an
FCA Huddle at Cocalico High School (CHS). “I really appreciated his testimony,” said Roth, who asked Ryland, who has relatives associated with CHS, if he would speak at the event. “He said, ‘Absolutely,’” recalled Roth, who added that Ryland w i l l b r i n g a n a u to g ra p h e d football as a banquet prize and participate in a meet-and-greet. “(Ryland) is a perfect fit (for this event),” stated Roth. Roth’s goal in holding the banquet is to celebrate God’s work in ELANCO by recognizing students, coaches, and volunteers with the organization. “(The plan is to honor) specific students from Garden Spot High School, CHS, and Lancaster Mennonite High School,” explained Roth, who noted that FCA is a student-initiated and student-led organization. “I work with the students, equipping them with tools and resources,” she said, adding that the core values of FC A are “integrity, ser ving , See FCA pg 3
Ministry assists men in crisis BY GEORGE DEIBEL
Jaime Santiago knows what it’s like to battle addiction. He went through it and turned his life around. Jaime (pronounced “HI-mee”) is the founder and executive director of Restart Training Center Ministry (RTCM), an organization that aims to assist those who are facing situations similar to the ones he encountered. Jaime and his wife, Pam, have dedicated their lives to helping men who have undergone trauma
and adverse childhood experiences as well as the men’s families. Jaime said RTCM, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary, helps men who experience anxiety, depression, resentment, bitterness, unforgiveness, and attachment issues. He noted that these issues can make the men more susceptible to getting involved with life- control problems. “As a Christian resident discipleship mission, we provide housing, 35 hours of clinical and pastoral counseling, and education,” See RTCM pg 6
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Ryland is from Lebanon and attended Ced ar Crest Hig h School, participating in soccer and baseball. In his junior year, Ryland’s father encouraged him to try out for football. Ryland not only made the team, but als o excelle d in the s p or t , being named an all-league and
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